Canadian International School Tokyo
- Canadian
- IB PYP
- AP
Per yearabout USD 14.8K–18.3K
JPY 2.35M–2.9M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Canadian International School Tokyo is an accredited Canadian school in Tokyo with campuses in Nakameguro and Osaki. It offers Kindergarten to Grade 12 following the Canadian curriculum with IB PYP, and teaches in English to students from Japan and many other countries.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Canadian · IB PYP · AP
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1999
- School day
- 08:30-15:20
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| K4-K5 | JPY 2,350,000≈ USD 14.8K |
| 1-5 | JPY 2,650,000≈ USD 16.7K |
| 6-8 | JPY 2,800,000≈ USD 17.7K |
| 9-12 | JPY 2,900,000≈ USD 18.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| K4-K5 | JPY 2,350,000 (about USD 14.8K) |
| 1-5 | JPY 2,650,000 (about USD 16.7K) |
| 6-8 | JPY 2,800,000 (about USD 17.7K) |
| 9-12 | JPY 2,900,000 (about USD 18.3K) |
Source: school website (cisjapan.net) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian International School Tokyo (this school) | JPY 2,350,000 (about USD 14.8K) | JPY 2,900,000 (about USD 18.3K) |
| The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Global Indian International School, Tokyo | JPY 1,150,449 (about USD 7.27K) | JPY 1,695,435 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Aoba-Japan International School | JPY 1,650,000 (about USD 10.4K) | JPY 2,862,000 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Musashi International School Tokyo | JPY 1,688,000 (about USD 10.7K) | JPY 2,025,000 (about USD 12.8K) |
Source: school website (cisjapan.net) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 600,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 4, 9
- Entry process
- Interview
- Sibling discount
- applies to annual tuition; details from school office
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · AP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Science labs
- Computer lab
- Music
- Art
- Playground
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers language support for April intake students and Grade 1-2 students, plus summer English sessions.
- English language support
- Summer school
- Counseling
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Follows the Prince Edward Island (Canada) curriculum and is accredited by the province.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Runs from 8:30 am to 3:20 pm, five days a week with six or seven periods per day.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Founded in 1999 by two of its current directors; the Head of School outlines its direction.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Combines the Canadian curriculum with IB PYP; high school uses a credit system leading to a Canadian diploma.
- IB PYP
- Canadian curriculum
- AP exams
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
April intake students get three months of intensive English support; during the year Grade 1-2 students get small-group support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Provides social-emotional and educational counseling for K-12 students and parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1999; received final IB PYP authorization in 2009 and is recognised in Japan.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
Has technology labs, a science lab, a resource centre, and music and art areas.
- Technology labs
- Science lab
- Resource centre
- Music area
- Art area
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Classes are taught in English; senior high also offers Japanese as a subject.
- English
- Japanese
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by Prince Edward Island, WASC (K-12) and IB PYP (K-5).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Grades 2-12 take an entrance test; K3 to Grade 1 have an interview. Students may join in April or September.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
5-8-20 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo (Osaki main office)
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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